Gulf Stream recalls certain 2026 Trail Boss and Ameri-Lite trailers due to reversed taillight wires causing incorrect turn signals. Stop towing until repaired.
Turn signals that fail to indicate the driver's intention to change direction increase the risk of a crash.
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 Trail Boss and Ameri-Lite trailers because the wires in the taillight harness may be reversed. This defect causes the turn signals to activate in the opposite direction of the driver's intention, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will rewire the turn signals free of charge. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/216120-gulf-stream-2026-trail-boss-ameri-lite-trailers-turn-signals.
“Gulf Stream 2026 Ameri-Lite Recall: Faulty Turn Signals.” GovInfoNow, updated October 13, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/216120-gulf-stream-2026-trail-boss-ameri-lite-trailers-turn-signals. Based on NHTSA recall #26V010000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V010000).
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. recalled 2026 Ameri-Lite and Trail Boss trailers due to reversed turn signal wiring that increases crash risk, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Jan. 15, 2026. Dealers will rewire the signals free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Gulf Stream Ameri-Lite, 2026
Gulf Stream Trail Boss, 2026
What to do
Owners are advised not to tow their trailers until the repair has been completed. Dealers will rewire the turn signals, free of charge. Owners may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787.
The hazard
Wires in the taillight harness may be reversed, causing the turn signals to activate in the opposite direction as the driver intended. This failure to indicate the driver's intention to change direction increases the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. has 13 other recalls on record since 2010-09-13. Other recent recalls include the Gulf Stream 2021 Vintage Cruiser Recall: Tires May Be Overinflated Risk (2021-12-05) and the Gulf Stream 2019 Conquest Motorhomes: Solar Panel Fire Risk (2018-11-10). Other recent recalls of similar products include the Mack Pioneer (4) Trailer Recall: Turn Signal Hazard (2026-04-01), the Jeep Wagoneer S (2025) Recall: Trailer Lights and Brakes May Fail (2026-02-02), and the Rivian R1T (2025) recall: Turn signals may fail causing crash risk (2026-08-06).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if you own a 2026 Trail Boss or Ameri-Lite trailer. You can find the specific Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall on NHTSA.gov beginning January 31, 2026. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2026.
Brand
Gulf Stream
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Towing Immediately
Do not tow your trailer until the repair has been completed to avoid the risk of a crash from incorrect turn signals.
Contact Customer Service
Call Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787 for assistance with the recall process.
Schedule Free Repair
Dealers will rewire the turn signals free of charge to correct the wiring issue.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Owners are advised not to tow their trailers until the repair has been completed. Dealers will rewire the turn signals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 21, 2026. Owners may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 1-800-289-8787. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 31, 2026.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 5 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
3Added to GovInfoNow
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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